Rock Melon Hales Best is an outstanding Rock Melon that is powdery mildew resistant making it ideally suited for all gardens. Also known as Cantaloupe this delicious Summer fruit is juicy sweet and delicious. Expect fruit weighing about 1kg. Choose a sunny position and prepare your soil well.

Seed packet contains 35 seeds.

How To Grow Drop seeds 12mm (half-inch) deep direct in final position. Sow 4 or 5 seeds in clumps, later thinning to the two strongest seedlings. Allow 50cm (20in) between rows 40-50cm (16-20in) between clumps. When the young plants have 5 or 6 leaves, pinch out their growing tips to encourage the growth of side shoots. Grow alongside a trellis or fence if space is limited. Keep the plants well watered and prepare the soil well by adding organic material and complete fertiliser.

When To Plant Spring and Summer.

Harvest 12-14 weeks from sowing. Sow Spring, Summer